M.E.N.D. 2008 Guestbook

The following entries were submitted by guests during the year 2008.

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[1] Dana Wiggins · from Maypearl TX USA

11/17/2008

I was unaware of your organization until today, 11/17/08, and it brought tears to my eyes to know that there are other families, coping with a loss just like me. This week, 11/19, I will remember the birth of my beautiful baby girl, Meredith Paige, who left this world before I ever really got to know her. She is my guardian angel and I will cherish her memory forever. On September 30, 1992, it was confirmed that I was pregnant, which was something I had waited several years to hear. I was stunned and thrilled when the doctor told me that I was 13 weeks pregnant, instead of just a few weeks! I had lots of planning to do because she would be here sooner than I had thought. Unfortunately, she came sooner than planned, and her birth was not that happy time that I had thought it would be. On November 19, 1992, I went into premature labor and delivered a beautiful baby girl. She had 10 fingers and 10 toes and a beautiful pug nose, but she was too small, she was only 23 1/2 weeks old and weighed under 2 lbs. Instead of planning to take her home and hear her cry, I had to plan her funeral, and hear my cry. I didn't understand. Why would God do this to me? As time has gone by, I have dealt with the loss, but it still hurts. I never had any other children, as Meredith's daddy and I divorced a couple of years later. I thank you for your organization...it will help me cope this week. God Bless you.....

Email Address: danabwiggins@hotmail.com

[2] Rob Davis · from Arlington TX

11/17/2008

Happy 2nd Birthday to our precious boys, Parker & Riley. Friday was a great day for all of us. We had the chance to celebrate your lives for the first time with your little sister! Our family holiday was truly all about family this year. We are thankful everyday that the Lord entrusted us with being your Mommy & Daddy. Love you always and forever!

[3] TALISHA PRICE · from GREENVILLE TEXAS USA

11/17/2008

TO TALIA DANIELLE PRICE I LOVE YOU AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU I WISH YOU COULD BE HERE

Email Address: TALISHALEWIS@YAHOO.COM

[4] Keila Betty · from DFW TX USA

11/08/2008

A little more than month ago, my new husband and I learned that we were pregnant. We were scared, not prepared and excited at the same time. We took the news well and were so excited to share it will all of our loved ones. One week ago today, I knew something was wrong so he and I went the ER to make sure everything was ok with the baby. We learned that the baby had stopped developing some time before and I was going to miscarry. It was the worst news I'd ever heard. I was sent home not fully knowing or understanding the process my body was going through, and on Tuesday, I experienced the worst pain. While I felt that I was coping well emotionally, thinking about how happy I was just the Friday before last is painful. I feel sad and angry and am trying to understand why this has happened. As I recover physically, I try to remember that God has a plan. I try to be positive. Some days are good and some are not. Even though I was still in the first trimester, I loved knowing that I was going to be a great mother and my husband a great father.

Email Address: mercuree81@hotmail.com

[5] Cari Roy · from Lewiston Maine USA

10/27/2008

My husband, 3 sons and I lost the newest member of our family, Cavan (Irish meaning beautiful at birth) James Roy on September 11, 2008. After having 3 beautiful sons prior with not even a concerning hiccup, we were stunned, not to mention devistated at our 20 week ultrasound that Cavan had very serious complications. His brain had not fully developed and he had fluid around his heart. Our entire family went Monday September 8th to find out if we were having a boy or girl which was when we found out the horrific news. At that point Cavan still had a heartbeat. We were referred to a specialist in a neighboring town the following day. That night he was moving more than he had my entire pregnancy. We talked that night and I told him how much we all loved him and wanted him in our home. The following day at the appoiontment with the specialist there was no heartbeat. He had passed away during the night but not before saying good-bye to me. I delivered him on September 11, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. with all of our friends and family there for support. This has been the absolute worst thing anyone could ever experience, mothers, fathers, siblings, grandparents. It effects everyone. Thank you to all who have supported me thus far and will in the future. Thank you to my husband who has accepted and supported my grief with no questions asked. And lastly, thank you to this website and other websites and publications that have helped me in learning more about stillbirth and given me ways to grieve. Cavan James Roy, you will be remembered in our hearts forever. You have touched us all. Until I hold you again...Love, Mumma

Email Address: cariroy@yahoo.com

[6] Cheryl Stoops · from Hailey ID USA

10/15/2008

On September 21, 2008 my son and daughter-in-law lost their baby. They were 7 months pregnant and had to deliver a stillborn baby girl, my first grandchild. This website was suggested to me by my neice as a place to process my grief.

Email Address: cherstoops@cox.net

[7] Amanda Hoyt · from Cypress TX USA

10/11/2008

Thank you so much for having the Walk to Remember today at The Met! I miscarried my tiny angel baby 6 months, 2 weeks and 2 days ago on March 26, 2008 at 9 1/2 weeks. I named my son Noah Joel, which means rest; peace and The Lord is God. I have not attended any MEND meetings but have read many newsletters online. I really appreciated today's memorial service because we did not have one for our tiny baby. Thank you again for being here. Noah is survived by his Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister Caitlin Love.

Email Address: amandajoyhoyt@gmail.com

[8] tami sanders-womack · from dallas texas usa

10/08/2008

i lost my only precious baby boy at five months and was referred to your site by a doctor friend of mine. i read some of the ladies stories. it gave me a different outlook on the whole situation. even thought i feel along with i'm going through. i know i am not the only person feeling the same pain.

Email Address: tsanders75216@yahoo.com

[9] deandra gibson · from mesquite tx

10/08/2008

WE LOST OUR SON APRIL 3,2008. I CARRIED HIM FOR 9 MONTHS WITHOUT HAVING A CLUE THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. ON HIS DELIVERY DATE HE CAME OUT OF MY WOMB WITH MULITIPLE ABNORMALITIES. OUR ANGEL MICHAEL HEAVEN GIBSON ENTERED HEAVEN ON APRIL 4TH, 2008. YOU ARE ALWAYS LOVED AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY PRINCE!

Email Address: tumbleweed835@yahoo.com

[10] stephanie deaton · from denton n.c. usa

10/04/2008

i lost my sweet baby boy on august 7th 2008 i was 19 weeks pregnant hes all i think about when i wake up in the morning and when i go to bed at night ... when he was born he had already went to heaven ... and i knew that he was in heaven right away as soon as i was able to see him he had the biggest smile on his face ... he never knew any pain or had any fears it gives me comfort knowing this but it still doesnt help the pain that i feel not having him here with me ... i love you my sweet angel mommy cant wait to see you one day Nolan Tyler Deaton 8-7-08

Email Address: angelgurl27344@hotmail.com

[11] kelli ferguson · from Wichita Falls Texas USA

10/01/2008

Colby Lee was born at 24 weeks and five days at 9:01 a.m. on 8/28/08. God gave us four wonderful hours to put a face to his soul. He also allowed Mommy and Daddy to hold him as he gently took him to heaven at 4:24 p.m. -Until we meet again in heaven, our love is with you always.

Email Address: kelliferguson@rocketmail.com

[12] Hayley Copeland · from Sherwood Park Alberta Canada

09/28/2008

I signed this guest book a week before my postpartum appointment. In my last submission I said that I lost my baby boy Clarence due to Placental Abruption. At my appointment I was told that the placenta showed nothing not even evidence of an abruption. I wanted to update my submission and also say how very sorry I am to see our numbers increase everyday. May God be with us all, because we all need him more than ever. Clarence, we love you! You are never forgotten!

Email Address: v_2hcope@hotmail.com

[13] Katy Dortenzo · from Chambersburg PA USA

09/25/2008

Thank you for this website which continues to link me to families who understand every pain, word, feeling that we have! Cicely Grace Dortenzo was stillborn March 13, 2003 from nonimmune hydrops! I still seek to understand the disease yet continue to see all the ways God has used our beautiful child to bring people closer to him!!!

Email Address: kdortenzo@gmail.com

[14] Maria Wilson · from Moultrie GA

09/25/2008

I want to THANK YOU for this wonderful website! Well my story is that I have PCOS and I have problems conceiving on my own and well my hubby and I have been TTC for 2 years now and well I was on fertility med and a IUI and well I finally got pregnany in Dec 07 and and well sadly I miscarried in March 08 I was 15 weeks and I was going for an appt to hear my little babys heartbeat for the first time and well there was no heartbeat. My baby measure at 9 weeks. So my life was torn up from my miscarriage after finally getting pregnant. Well now my hubby and I are still TTC our baby! Thank You Jesus for everything that you are doing in my life!

Email Address: mwalley82@hotmail.com

[15] Maria Wilson · from Moultrie GA

09/25/2008

Baby Wilson your due date just passed us (September 13, 2008)and it was so hard for us! We love you and miss you so much! We know that your in wonderful hands!!! LOVE ALWAYS, MOM AND DAD

Email Address: mwalley82@hotmail.com

[16] Erika Reese · from Marietta GA

09/21/2008

Thank you for this wonderful site. My little girl Kennedy Anne was born on August 14, 2008 (16 weeks too early) due to severe pre-eclampsia. She passed away on September 12, 2008 due to NEC (problems with intestines) at 4 weeks old. It is comforting to know that there are others who understand what I am going through. Thank you and I will pray for you all.

Email Address: cormier_e@bellsouth.net

[17] Carrie Bradford · from Cincinnati Ohio

09/21/2008

Our beautiful baby girl Emma Christine was born sleeping on September 19, 2008 at 20 weeks. Words cannot describe our sorrow. Our Faith in God will keep us strong.

Email Address: fishlion72@aol.com

[18] Melinda Ocker

09/20/2008

Happy Birthday to our beloved son, Benjamin. You would have been 2 years old today. We love you so much and we think about you everyday! It is so hard for us to live without you but we know you are celebrating in Heaven and we will hold you again.

Email Address: ockers@embarqmail.com

[19] Kimberley Bailey · from Irving TX USA

09/19/2008

I am sorry to hear about all the losses. But I find comfort in knowing I am not alone and I have people I can relate to who know how I feel and what I'm going throught. We recently passed our 2 month death date for our little baby Maddison. It was a hard day. I lost my 3 month old daughter Maddison to hypoplastic left heart syndrome and many other abnormalities. When she was born, I couldnt be happier It was the most exciting day of my life. Then, the next day, we find out she had a life threatening heart disease she could not survive. That was decestating for her dad and I to hear. She was a strong-willed little girl, and lived longer than she was given or expected. When I lost her, it was the worst day of my life. @ months later, I still miss her more than ever and think of her everyday. Never in this life time will I ever forget her. She will always be in my heart. I love you and I miss you dearly Maddie Rae! Mommy and daddy love you very much!!

Email Address: xxkimmykhaosxx@yahoo.com

[20] pam grier · from hayward ca USA

09/18/2008

thank you for being a support to the extended family. my niece gave birth to Gabriel Turner, and he did not survive. i am in trememdous grief for her loss and i pray for her and her husband's strength during their grief. God will only put on us as much as we can bear, and thank God for the blessing of Gabriel's life, albiet brief. keep us in prayer, and God, continue to humble me in my quest to help my niece through her tough time. I ask for prayers to send a balm that will ease the pain, and allow healing to take place. strenghten this family during this trying time and allow your glory to be revealed during their darkest hour. please pray that my pain turns to joy in the knowledge that God does everything but fail, and that my light shines so my niece does not feel in the dark. thank you for your site, and thank you for allowing me to pray. and thank you all who pray in intercession for me and my family. God Bless you, and we love you Master Gabriel Turner.

Email Address: pgrier@stanford.edu